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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
3
Four small farms offered at 1000, 1169, 1660 and 1800 dollars with $20 down and $20 per month no interest. The tracts are near a city line and accessible by car line, suitable for poultry business ventures.
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith states that all male enemies over military age will be repatriated. He also notes that women and children in suitable cases may be repatriated, though some might remain. The government plans to segregate adult male enemies for safety. It mentions Portugal as hosting a large tungsten ore deposit.
An advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy as a simple oil-based cure for chronic stomach fever and intestinal trouble. It claims one dose delivers complete relief and offers a money-back guarantee if the bottle fails to satisfy.
Frank Kunick, jailed ninety days in Moundsville, applied for a writ of habeas corpus in the Supreme Court. He contends that a post prohibition statute making transportation of more than one pint of whiskey without proper labels illegal is unconstitutional.
United States district judge John Clarke ruled for John D. Rockefeller in his tax dispute with Cuyahoga county assessors who sought to levy over 1.5 million dollars on personal property valued at 300 million in stocks and bonds. The court granted an injunction restraining collection.
The notice touts a blood purifier by The Swift Specific Co claiming to cleanse blood, reduce skin eruptions, and destroy germs. It urges readers to buy remedies and seek special medical advice, offering an address in Atlanta Georgia for orders.
An imperfect ad notes a large parcel in Clarksburg offered at a tiny monthly cost. The text mentions renting options for potential homeowners and highlights a substantial 200 foot by 200 foot area as a notable sale feature.
May 14 Oliv e John Hays Hammond speaks to a World Court Congress in Olive outlining a plan to promote international peace through a world court. He stresses replacing war with peace, reducing armaments, and educating youth about war’s horrors while urging concrete action and leadership by America. The article also notes the Water Street School colored fifth and sixth graders will perform The Fairy Shoemaker at 5 pm Friday.
Baltimore Maryland safety gates on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad crossings will be painted white to provide a clear warning for travelers on state highways. The railroad plans standard signs and coordinated efforts with automobile clubs and officials to ensure timely warning and prevent accidents.
Legislative action in Harrisburg halted a push to force a Senate vote on the Lusitania disaster resolution. Jenkins demanded immediate consideration but the measure was sent to the elections committee. A storage reservoir bill passed, and a ban on air rifle sales to minors was approved. The House adopted a first reading calendar of 100 bills, including 60 appropriations.
Claire B. Cutright of this city fell through a trestle on his Buckhannon area farm Wednesday evening suffering a serious injury to his right leg. He was driven home today for treatment.
Savannah criminologist Rev John S Wilde urges commutation to life for Leo Frank the Atlanta pencil factory superintendent sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Phagar after reviewing the case in depth. His plea appeals to the new commissioners and follows extensive study cited by Wilde.
West Virginia Red Men held a Wednesday meeting naming 1916 officers. Huntington chosen as next meeting site. K Chambers to head the year. Representatives to the Great Council from Huntington. Pocahontas officers listed with wives noted. various posts assigned to Martinsburg, Montgomery, Gatewood, and Huntington names.
William Barnes testified in his libel case against Theodore Roosevelt in Syracuse New Jersey. Barnes planned to have Roosevelt respond to allegations and provide his version of several incidents. Charleston notes a new weights and measures law will not be enforced until July 1 due to lack of funding for administration.
In Queenstown on May 14 the search for Lusitania victims continued as a drifting body count rose with six more found near Skull Island and others under a fire raft. One casualty, John Keller, a streetcar man, lay dangerously ill with pneumonia at his West Main Street home.
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